Boat Shipping

TCI Provides Quick & Easy Boat Transport

TCI Logistics can also assist you with your boat, yacht or large vessel transport.

Our large network of selected carriers gives us the ability to have your vessel transported via over the road transport.

We understand how frustrating having to move your vessel might be, here at TCI Logistics we care about your shipment as if it’s our own, making sure that your boat transport goes as smooth as possible. Your shipment is fully insured from pick up to delivery, keeping yourself a piece of mind.

Do you have your boat or Jet ski(s) on a trailer already? Call us today to discuss your move and we will send out our driver to do the haul for you based on your schedule and time-frame. It is important for the trailer to have a current registration and it is road legal.

If your boat/vessel/jet ski is on the ground, we can assist as well. Our network of drivers and trucks consists of modern and sophisticated trailers ensuring that the job is done properly and that there is nothing too big or complicated to be transported.

Top Reasons why people transport their boats:

Relocating to a new location, having to worry about moving is stressful enough already, let us help you transport your boat/vessel and have some pressure taken off of you.

Going to a vacation and you need your boat there? We will make sure that it is delivered on time and it’s ready to be a part of countless good memories.

Seasonal boat transportation is very popular, TCI Logistics will make sure that your boat is where you reside for the season.

Purchasing your boat out of state? We will work with you to get your boat picked and transported as you are arranging your documents with the selling party.

Why TCI

Terms and Conditions

Our Contract Terms

Trucking damage claims are covered by the carrier from up to $250,000 cargo insurance per load, and a minimum a million dollars public liability and property damage.

All claims must be noted and signed for at time of delivery. Claims for damages not documented on Bill of Lading will not be honored. TCI strongly suggests that a phone call is made to one of our representatives in case there is noticed damage or loss.

All claims, subrogation, litigation or legal action must have right of venue in the State of Illinois, in the municipal court of Lake County.

TCI will not be responsible for any exhaust systems, mufflers or tail pipes. No Exception!

TCI Logistics agrees to provide a carrier to transport your vehicle as promptly as possible in accordance with your instructions but delays during pick-up or delivery may occur sometimes because of occurrence of floods or any other natural disasters.

A cancellation fee of $50 will be charged for orders canceled prior to 24 hours after the requested available pick up date.

Carriers assigned by TCI Logistics perform door to door services unless residential area restrictions apply. If that is the case, client will be asked nicely to meet driver at the nearest location allowing the truck to load/unload vehicle safely.

Pickups by hourly appointment are available for an additional fee, by smaller unrestricted auto carriers.

If client is not available at delivery or client is unresponsive, vehicle will be delivered to a terminal, and there will be an extra charge for storage and delivery. (24 hour heads up is given by carrier for pick up or delivery)

If TCI Logistics is not advised of inoperable or oversized vehicles prior to pick up, driver at pick up will inquire of extra funds.

Vehicles must be passed on to carriers in good running condition with no more than a half tank of fuel.

Carrier will not be liable for damage caused by leaking fluids, freezing, exhaust systems, or antennas not tied down.

Orders shall be paid in two separate payments. Once the vehicle has been assigned to a driver, a deposit will required to reserve the spot on the trailer. (usually 10-20%), the remaining balance will be paid on delivery to the driver (cashier’s check, money order or business check).

Overseas orders must be prepaid by cashier's check or wired money.

Shipper warrants that he will pay the price quoted due TCI Logistics, Inc. for delivered vehicles and will not seek to charge back a credit card or stop a check to offset any dispute for damage claims.

Department of Transportation regulations require that all claims be filed in writing and all tariffs be paid in full before claims are processed.

This supersedes all prior written or oral representation of TCI Logistics and constitutes the entire agreement between shipper and TCI Logistics and may not be changed except in writing signed by an officer of TCI Logistics.